I recommend you do this annually to adjust for utility increases and other variables.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Highly recommend.

Any recommendations on how many rental properties per LLC?

I’ve been contacted by the Angi company but I’ve read a lot of negative comments regarding how the treat their contractors.

Hi All,I'm reading through the latest version of the BP Residential Lease Form and it contains a clause that seems to say that a jury cannot hear a trial related to a dispute between landlord and tenant. 

., property management companies aren’t legally required to carry general liability insurance, but it’s highly recommended for protection against bodily injury or property damage claims.

For more info on Cleveland you'll want to read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

If you’ve worked with trustworthy contractors or subcontractors in the Jackson County/MO area (especially those familiar with investment properties), I’d love your recommendations.

I recommend beginning with a turnkey property.